Subtract 12/5 from 10/70
1st number: 10/70, 2nd number: 2 2/5
10/70 - 12/5 is -79/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 5 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
10/70 = 10 × 1/70 × 1 = 10/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
12/5 = 12 × 14/5 × 14 = 168/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/70 - 168/70 = 10 - 168/70 = -158/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/35
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